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Yes, parents or relatives can gift you funds to invest in the EB-5 program, but they cannot
directly sponsor your EB-5 visa.
The standard investment amount is $800,000 for projects located in targeted employment or rural areas. Otherwise, the investment is $1,050,000.
Yes, loans can be used for EB-5 investment, provided the source and path of funds are transparent.
Yes, USCIS requires clear evidence documenting the lawful source and path of your investment funds.
Typically, investments are structured to return funds to investors, usually after the mandatory five-year investment period or approval of I-829.
Processing times vary but typically range from 9-18 months through the Rural EB-5 Program.
You initially receive a two-year conditional green card. After three years, you apply to remove conditions to receive permanent residency.
Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can accompany you and obtain green cards through your EB-5 application.
Yes, your spouse can legally work anywhere in the U.S. after obtaining a green card through EB-5.
Your child may still qualify under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), provided your application was filed before their 21st birthday.
An EB-5 Regional Center is a USCIS-approved organization that pools investments from multiple EB-5 investors for qualifying U.S. projects.
Regional Center investments offer simpler job creation requirements, structured management, and reduced investor involvement, making them popular among investors seeking passive roles.
While not legally mandatory, engaging an experienced immigration attorney is strongly recommended due to the complexity of the EB-5 process.
Yes, you can travel internationally, provided you maintain the U.S. as your primary residence and avoid lengthy absences.
Your conditional status is removed, granting you and your family permanent green cards, valid indefinitely and renewable every 10 years.
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